Blood Bank Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Blood Bank Technologist I to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. This role involves technical and regulatory oversight in Transfusion Services, ensuring the highest standards of care. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and certification eligibility, with a strong emphasis on clinical laboratory procedures. Join a forward-thinking organization that values growth and excellence in healthcare, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to community well-being while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent certification required.
• Ability to implement clinical lab procedures according to standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical oversight in Transfusion Services.
• Perform duties of a Blood Bank Technologist I.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Color-Acuity Screening

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science

Associates Degree in Laboratory Science

Military Program in Science

Grandfathered Medical Technologist

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Blood Bank Technologist I has responsibility for technical and regulatory oversight in the Transfusion Services and performs the duties of a Blood Bank Technologist I.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test
• Applicants must have completed (or be eligible for) an appropriate certification examination
• Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).

PREFERRED

• Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting